TWC: State Unemployment Benefits To Continue But $600 Federal Payment Ends July 25
Other CARES Act Benefits Continue Through December AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission reminds claimants that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) ends the week of July 25, 2020. TWC logo FPUC provided an additional $600 per week to claimants who lost work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Texans will continue to receive state unemployment benefits for the remainder of their claim. For those on regular...
Hopkins County Unemployment Rate Below State Average
Employment remains strong in Hopkins County according to the latest report from the Northeast Texas Workforce Development. In their Area Labor Market Information for November 2017, the unemployment rate for the county is 3.1 with a labor force of 17,211 and 16,671 of those employed. Texas unemployment rate is at 3.7. Hopkins County leads all other counties in the Northeast Texas area except Delta County. Delta County also has the...
New Unemployment Rates For Hopkins County
Unemployment in Hopkins County is less than 5% according to Economic Development Executive Director Roger Feagley. Feagley told KSST news in an interview Tuesday that local industry is attracting workers from outside Hopkins County due to the low numbers of available local workforce. He stated this is also attractive for local business as these who drive to Sulphur Springs to work make purchases locally and are also attracted to live...
Hopkins County Unemployment Rate Lowest In Region
The latest figures for May show Hopkins County with the lowest unemployment rate in the region. The unemployment rate was 4.3%. The report also indicated that there were only 813 unemployed persons in the county. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director
D6 Inc. Granted Tax Abatement, District, 381 Agreement This Month For Next Expansion
D6 Inc. was granted a tax abatement from Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors and a 381 agreement by Hopkins County Commissioners Court in June 2022, the final pieces from local taxing entities needed to get the next of several planned expansions moving. D6 Inc. In Texas D6 Inc. logo The business began operations at the end of 2020 after purchasing the property known locally as the old Coca-Cola plant, after being...
2022 Texas Conference For Employers Schedule Released
Events Assist Employers And Businesses Statewide AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has released its 2022 Texas Conference for Employers (TCE) schedule, with several locations available throughout the state. TWC’s Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers sponsors the Texas Conference for Employers, which offers employers and human resource professionals the opportunity to learn about new employment laws, earn...
SSES To Get New Access Control System
2 New Members Selected For Sulphur Springs ISD Concussion Oversight Team A new access system for Sulphur Springs Elementary, an amended TASB agreement, changes to the concussion oversight team and election services for the bond election were approved by Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees at the regular meeting earlier this week. Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees Access Control Sulphur Springs ISD...
Maxwell: Audit Showed Sulphur Springs Had Well Controlled, Healthy Financials In FY 2021
Backhoe Purchase Approved By City Council The City of Sulphur Springs’ annual audit showed the fund balance up and debt going down in 2021, city officials reported this week. A backhoe purchase was also approved by Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday. Sulphur Springs Municipal Building (City Hall) Backhoe Purchase At the regular March 1 meeting, Sulphur Springs City Council was asked to consider approving a purchase of a...
Commissioners Review Tax Abatement Policy, Approve Agricultural License Agreement
Hopkins County Commissioners Court renewed the county’s tax abatement policy. A resolution approving a 5-year updated mitigation action plan and an order authorizing the sale of fireworks for certain observances were also approved by the Commissioners Court during a special court session held Tuesday. Hopkins County Commissioners Court Tax Abatement Policy Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Executive Director...
TWC, Workforce Boards, Veterans Commission Host Nov. 4 Hiring Red, White and You Fairs For Veterans
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, TWC News Release AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with 28 local workforce development boards and the Texas Veterans Commission, will host veterans hiring fairs in 28 cities throughout Texas on Thursday, Nov. 4. The events will be a combination of in-person and virtual events. TWC’s 10th annual Hiring Red, White & You! Statewide Hiring Fair is a joint initiative supported by the...
